Try again Read the North Dakota guide Question 1 of 20 When sharing the road with motorcycles, you should: A Follow more closely than usual to be visible B Allow more following distance than for cars C Pass quickly to avoid being seen D Use the same following distance as for cars Explanation. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. Increase your following distance to at least four seconds when behind one. Question 2 of 20 When driving in heavy rain, you should reduce your speed by approximately: A 1/4 B 1/3 C 1/2 D 2/3 Explanation. A reduction of about one-third is recommended in rain. In heavy snow or ice, reduce by half or more. Question 3 of 20 If you move to North Dakota from another state with a valid out-of-state license, you generally must: A Continue using your old license indefinitely B Transfer your license to a North Dakota license, usually within 30–60 days of establishing residency C Take a full road test again immediately D Surrender your license to the state police Explanation. Most new North Dakota residents must transfer to a North Dakota driver's license within 30–60 days of establishing residency. The ND DOT will accept your out-of-state license with proof of residency and identity, often without a road test. Question 4 of 20 The minimum following distance under ideal conditions is: A One second B Two seconds C Three seconds D Five seconds Explanation. The three-second rule: pick a fixed point, count three seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it. Add a second per adverse condition. Question 5 of 20 What should you do if your accelerator gets stuck while driving? A Turn off the engine immediately B Shift into neutral and brake to stop C Pump the brake and steer onto the shoulder D Turn the steering wheel sharply Explanation. Shift to neutral first — the engine can rev safely while disengaged from the wheels — then brake to stop. Turning off the engine disables power steering. Question 6 of 20 You may not park within ___ feet of a railroad crossing. A 25 feet B 50 feet C 75 feet D 100 feet Explanation. 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing is the standard prohibited distance. Question 7 of 20 A round yellow sign with a black "RR" symbol is: A A railroad route marker B An advance warning of a railroad crossing C A required-stop sign at every rail crossing D A no-passing zone marker Explanation. The round yellow railroad advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead. The actual crossing is marked by the white X-shaped crossbuck. Question 8 of 20 Green background signs with white letters typically indicate: A Mandatory stop signs B Direction, distance, and exit information C Recreation areas D School zones Explanation. Green signs provide guidance: street names, exit numbers, mile markers, and distances to towns. Question 9 of 20 What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in North Dakota? A 14 B 15 C 16 D 14 Explanation. In North Dakota, the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit is 14. Applicants under 18 typically need parental consent. Question 10 of 20 The legal BAC limit for adult drivers (age 21 and older) in nearly every state is: A 0.02% B 0.05% C 0.08% D 0.10% Explanation. 0.08% is the per-se DUI limit for adults in 49 states (Utah is 0.05%). Above this, you are legally impaired regardless of how you feel. Question 11 of 20 When approaching a railroad crossing without gates, you must: A Stop and wait for a train regardless B Slow down and look both ways before crossing C Speed up to clear it quickly D Honk before crossing Explanation. Passive crossings (no gates or lights) require you to slow down and check both directions for an approaching train before proceeding. Question 12 of 20 You arrive at an intersection where the traffic signals are not working. You should: A Continue through at normal speed B Treat it as a four-way stop C Wait for someone else to go first D Yield only to vehicles on the right Explanation. A non-functioning signal is treated as a four-way stop. Stop completely, then proceed in the order vehicles arrived. Question 13 of 20 What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel? A 12 and 6 o'clock B 10 and 2 o'clock C 9 and 3 o'clock D 8 and 4 o'clock Explanation. Modern guidance is 9 and 3 (or 8 and 4) — these positions reduce arm injury from airbag deployment compared with the older 10-and-2. Question 14 of 20 A driver convicted of a first-offense DUI in most states will face: A Only a fine B License suspension, fines, and possible jail time C A warning and traffic school D Loss of license for life Explanation. First-offense DUI penalties typically include 90-day to 1-year suspension, fines of $500–$2,500, alcohol education, and possible jail time. Question 15 of 20 The safest way to enter a freeway is to: A Stop at the end of the entrance ramp B Match the speed of freeway traffic and merge into a gap C Cross multiple lanes immediately D Drive on the shoulder until a gap appears Explanation. Use the entrance ramp to accelerate to freeway speed, signal, then merge smoothly into a gap. Question 16 of 20 What is the safest action if you become drowsy while driving? A Open a window and turn up the radio B Drink coffee and continue C Pull over to a safe place and rest D Drive faster to reach your destination sooner Explanation. Drowsy driving is comparable to drunk driving. Pull over at a rest area or safe spot and sleep for 20–30 minutes minimum. Question 17 of 20 When parking uphill on a road with a curb, your front wheels should be: A Straight B Turned toward the curb C Turned away from the curb D It does not matter Explanation. Uphill with a curb: turn wheels AWAY from the curb (left). If brakes fail, the car rolls back and the rear tire stops it on the curb. Question 18 of 20 A driver with a disabled placard is entitled to park in: A Any space B Only blue-marked accessible spaces C Red curb zones for short periods D Loading zones Explanation. Disabled placards permit parking only in spaces specifically marked as accessible (typically with a blue background and wheelchair symbol). Question 19 of 20 Brown background signs typically indicate: A Recreational and cultural points of interest B Hospital information C Construction zones D Hazardous-materials routes Explanation. Brown signs mark parks, historic sites, monuments, and other recreational or cultural attractions. Question 20 of 20 A red circle with a slash through any image means: A That action is permitted B That action is required C That action is prohibited D That action is recommended Explanation. A red circle with a diagonal line through a symbol always means the depicted action is forbidden (no left turn, no parking, no U-turn). Grade my test Your answers stay on your device — nothing is saved or sent.
